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                                                                  H.R. No. 1648



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable James A. Barnett, Jr., is retiring as 
mayor of Freeport in 2005, bringing to a close 12 years of dedicated 
service to his fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Barnett has guided the city through many 
challenging times and has played an important role in the 
revitalization currently underway; he has worked not only for 
improvements in existing city services, infrastructure, and 
business procedures, but also to bring new businesses to the area; 
and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has clearly had a vision for the 
city of Freeport, as evidenced by his involvement in local 
beautification efforts as well as in the town's selection as a Main 
Street City; he has also actively worked towards an urban renewal 
project to develop 400 acres of homesites; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Barnett has further demonstrated his 
commitment to the community by serving on the Houston-Galveston 
Area Council and the Freeport League; moreover, he and his wife, 
Sandra, have been active supporters of Riverfest and the Safety 
Town program in area schools; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime resident of this coastal town, James 
Barnett has earned a reputation for honesty and openness; a former 
newspaper editor, he has brought that same journalistic integrity 
and sense of fairness to his role as mayor, and he leaves behind a 
legacy of accomplishment that will surely benefit countless area 
residents for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the Honorable James A. Barnett, 
Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as mayor of Freeport and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mayor Barnett as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Bonnen

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1648 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House